No fatalities

Aircraft Overrun at Lichinga Airport in Heavy Rain (C9-BAD)

Lichinga, MozambiqueLanding (descent or approach)

On February 9, 1989, a Boeing 737-200 (registration C9-BAD) operated by Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique - LAM was involved in an aviation accident near Lichinga, Mozambique during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Boeing 737-200
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An aircraft overran the runway at Lichinga Airport during heavy rain after aquaplaning on landing. All 108 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred at Lichinga Airport during an approach and landing in heavy rain. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date. ## Runway Overrun and Damage After touchdown, the aircraft experienced aquaplaning and was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, lost a gear and an engine, and came to rest a few dozen meters further. ## Occupant Outcomes All 108 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, according to the source. ## Probable Cause The source states that the aircraft suffered aquaplaning after touchdown in heavy rain and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It does not provide a formal probable cause determination.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Feb 1989 Boeing 737-200 accident near Lichinga, Mozambique?

An aircraft overran the runway at Lichinga Airport during heavy rain after aquaplaning on landing. All 108 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Feb 1989 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Feb 1989 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration C9-BAD, operated by Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique - LAM, at Lichinga, Mozambique.